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Whales in San Francisco Bay

Roughly 30 gray whales have been spotted in the Bay this season, many more than is typical. Sadly, there have also been at least 14 deaths this year, which is more than in all of 2024. 

We are investigating to help determine the cause of these deaths. By gaining insights into what is causing these tragedies, we can better understand how to help prevent them.

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Next Avenue: The Marine Mammal Center Rescues, Treats and Releases Injured Animals

August 25, 2023
  • Species conservation
  • Marine science careers

Volunteers at this California site educate beachgoers, visitors about sea creatures and ocean conservation

Published in Next Avenue (PBS): August 25, 2023

Food shortages. Entanglement in plastic debris or discarded fishing nets. Habitat destruction. Pollution. Wounds from predators' attacks. Toxic chemicals present in the sea. Ship strikes. Harassment by humans. Marine mammals face all these threats, but dedicated volunteers ranging in age from 15 to 92 work for The Marine Mammal Center on teams that rescue and rehabilitate injured animals.

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Yes, I want to save a life!

Yes, I want to save a life!

You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.

  • $35 You'll buy food for a hungry animal
  • $45 You'll provide life-saving medical care
  • $65 You'll make second chances possible

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